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216 SXSW Art Program OPTIC OBSCURA by Raum Industries Optic Obscura is an interactive installation investigating the concepts of interface, connectivity, and abstraction. In this work, optical fiber, a telecommunications tool central to modern communication but generally unseen, is brought to the forefront as an artistic medium. ACC, Room 3 | Friday–Saturday, March 10-18 | 10:00am-7:00pm (Closes at 6:00pm on March 17) INFINITY ROOM by Refik Anadol This project, with 'infinity' chosen as a concept, is a radical effort to deconstruct the framework of this illusory space and transgress the normal boundaries of the viewing experience to set out to transform the conventional flat cinema projection screen into a three dimensional kinetic and architectonic space of visualisation by using contemporary algorithms. Special thanks to Epson US. Austin Convention Center, 3rd Floor Palazzo Friday–Saturday, March 10-18 | 10:00am-7:00pm (Closes at 6:00pm on March 18) POP AUSTIN POP Austin will host a gallery art lounge from March 10-19. Check out work from artists such as Cleon Peterson, Richard Colman, Ugo Nonis, Gao Brothers, and more. The lounge also functions as a space for art enthusiasts and SXSW registrants alike to meet up and jump off to see the handful of world-class art installations curated within SXSW's 2017 Art Program. SXSW badge holders will have primary access to this event. 249 West 2nd Friday–Sunday, March 10-19 | 10:00am-6:00pm SXSW ART PROGRAM Visit schedule.sxsw.com or the SXSW GO app for updates. OPEN TO ALL SXSW BADGES ARTISTS CONNECTING WITH INDUSTRY The SXSW Art Program, now in its first year, creates a platform for visual artists to connect with interna- tional leaders in the fields of music, film, and technology through innovative project showcases. Come experi- ence one-of-a-kind art installations by both established and emerging artists.

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